Pets
Puppy Series – Socialization
Socialize: to make social; especially : to fit or train for a social environment. It’s a great big world out there, full of sights, sounds, and people and animals of all […]
Optimal Nutrition: Thinking Outside the Bag
Many well-intentioned pet owners assume that their beloved pets are receiving adequate nutrition in the bags and cans of food they buy at the store. Recent pet-food recalls have caused […]
Puppy Series – Choosing the Right Dog
My family and I will be welcoming a new addition to our home next week; a puppy! It has been almost nine years since I’ve had a puppy, so I’ve […]
Lucky Clover
It was the summer after I graduated from high school. My best-friend, Christina, and I were making our way to my house one afternoon, and driving down the two-lane highway […]
Kennel Cough and Feline Upper Respiratory Infection: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re considering adopting a dog or cat from the shelter, boarding your pet, or maybe you’ve found a little kitten and you’ve decided to keep it, you do need […]
Just For Fun: Alpacas
My family and I recently spent several days on San Juan Island, and while exploring the island we drove past Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm (www.krystalacres.com). The cuteness emanating from the […]
Trim those claws
If you’ve never giving your pet a nail trim before, it may seem like a daunting task. But with a little practice and the right equipment, it can be an […]
Guinea Pigs
I had many different pets while growing up: mice, hamsters, a rabbit, cats, dogs, birds, the occasional blue-bellied lizard that I caught myself. I almost had a pet raccoon, but […]